NEET SS Counselling 2025: Special Stray Round Registration Begins, Check Dates

NEET SS Counselling 2025: Special Stray Vacancy Round Begins, Check Registration Dates and Seat Allotment Schedule

New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a Special Stray Vacancy Round for NEET SS Counselling 2025, providing eligible candidates another opportunity to secure admission to vacant DM, MCh and DrNB Super Speciality seats. The registration window opens on September 25, 2026, and candidates have until 3 PM on September 28 to register.

The latest schedule places the result of the Special Stray Vacancy Round on September 30, 2026, and reporting at allotted institutions between October 1 and 6. The development follows a Supreme Court order dated September 17, 2026, in Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association & Anr. vs Union of India & Ors., according to reports on the MCC's counselling schedule.

NEET SS 2025 Special Stray Round: Important Dates

The registration and payment deadlines are based on server time, according to the published schedule.

Which Courses Are Covered?

The Special Stray Vacancy Round covers admissions to DM (Doctorate of Medicine), MCh (Master of Chirurgiae) and DrNB Super Speciality courses. Candidates taking part in the round should check the applicable seat matrix and the eligibility requirements before filling their choices. MCC is the central counselling authority for the All India Quota Super Speciality counselling process.

Why Has MCC Announced a Special Stray Round?

The additional counselling round follows the Supreme Court proceedings cited by MCC's schedule. The NEET SS qualifying percentile was reduced from the previously 50th percentile in connection with the progress. However, the reports have differed on the revised percentile, so candidates should consult the applicable MCC notice and court/Ministry directions rather than secondary summaries when determining eligibility.

The official MCC website's Super Speciality section is the source of truth for counselling notices, schedules and seat-related updates. Current-events pages list the 2025 Super Speciality counselling documents, including Round 2 notices and results.

What Candidates Need to Do Now

Candidates eligible for the Special Stray Vacancy Round should complete the online registration and fee payment within the prescribed deadline. After completing the registration, they should fill their preferred courses and institutions and lock their choices during the window. Because the schedule is compressed, candidates should not wait until the last hour to complete registration or choice locking. They should carefully review the available vacancies and the applicable counselling conditions before choosing options.

Candidates who receive an allotment in the Special Stray Vacancy Round must follow MCC's reporting instructions between October 1 and October 6, 2026. For those candidate allotted NBEMS DrNB Super Specialty seats, NBEMS has separately advised candidates to follow the MCC counselling schedule and to update their reporting/joining status through the prescribed process.

NEET SS Counselling 2025: What Happens Next?

The immediate deadline is September 28 for registration and payment, followed by choice filling through September 29. MCC is scheduled to process the allotments on September 29 and publish the result of Special Stray Vacancy Round on September 30. Candidates should monitor the official MCC portal for any changes to the schedule, seat matrix or reporting instructions.

FAQs

1. What is the latest update on NEET SS Counselling 2025?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a Special Stray Vacancy Round for NEET SS Counselling 2025. Registration for the round will begin on September 25, 2026, and the seat allotment result is scheduled for September 30, 2026.

2. When does NEET SS Special Stray Vacancy Round registration begin?

Registration for the NEET SS 2025 Special Stray Vacancy Round will begin on September 25, 2026, in the MCC counselling portal.

3. What is the last date to register for NEET SS Special Stray Round 2025?

Candidates can register up to 3 PM on September 28, 2026. The time is based on the server.

4. What is the last date to pay the NEET SS counselling fee?

The payment facility will be available up to 6 PM on September 28, 2026, as per the Special Stray Vacancy Round schedule.

5. When will NEET SS 2025 choice filling take place?

Choice filling for the Special Stray Vacancy Round will take place September 25 – September 29, 2026.

6. When can candidates lock their NEET SS counselling choices?

The choice locking will happen from 8 PM on September 28 to 12 noon on September 29, 2026. Candidates must complete their choices within the given period.

7. When will NEET SS Special Stray Vacancy Round result be declared?

NEET SS 2025 Special Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment result will be released on September 30, 2026.

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